United States of ALEC

Aaron Cynic writes at Diatribe Media: The American Legislative Exchange Council, an organization which pushes “model” legislation encouraging privatization in nearly every corner of American life under the guise of advancing “free…

One of the few outstanding watchdog journalists remaining, Bill Moyers has helped produce United States of ALEC, ‘how corporations and state legislators are colluding to write laws and remake America, one statehouse at a time.’ The piece offers a glimpse into the secret world of the American Legislative Exchange Council, responsible for some of the most corporate-driven and controversial legislation in recent years, including ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws, voter suppression bills, union-busting policies, and more.